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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Enkidu go to a celebration in Uruk?
(a) To eat at the feast
(b) To stop Gilgamesh from sleeping with a new bride
(c) Because he wants to be part of the celebration
(d) To dance with the woman

2. Gilgamesh asks Shamash to give Enkidu what?
(a) A dream
(b) A wife
(c) A kingdom of his own
(d) Victory over Humbaba

3. The tale of Gilgamesh is carved on what type of stone?
(a) Lapis
(b) Quartz
(c) Copper
(d) Iron Ore

4. By what phrase does Enkidu refer to Ninsun?
(a) Queen of men
(b) Mighty princess
(c) goddess of the sky
(d) Wild cow

5. Where does Gilgamesh pour out his fine-meal?
(a) In the plain
(b) On the mountain
(c) In the fire
(d) At the temple

Short Answer Questions

1. The elders tell Gilgamesh that he is young and __________ has carried him away in proposing to battle Humbaba.

2. Who appointed Humbaba protector of the forest?

3. What does Gilgamesh say will happen if Humbaba kills him?

4. At what time of night does Gilgamesh awaken Enkidu to tell him about his dream?

5. Why does Enkidu not like living in the city?

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